Global Defensive DrivingFAQ's
Can you tell me if Global Defensive Driving is a licensed driving school in New York?
Although Global Defensive Driving is listed on our list of driving schools in your area, we are unable to say with certainty as to whether they are currently approved to teach behind-the-wheel training courses in New York. We recommend either calling Global Defensive Driving directly or the New York DMV to find out whether or not Global Defensive Driving offers driver training courses that are state-approved.
I've been told that either of my parents can monitor my driver training, so I don't have to attend a Syracuse New York driving school like Global Defensive Driving to fulfill my behind-the-wheel training requirement. Do you know if that's true or not?
You will need to contact the New York DMV or a state-approved driving school like Global Defensive Driving to find out. Some states do allow parent-taught driving, but many states do not.
Do you know if Global Defensive Driving will let me complete my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a manual-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a manual OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Global Defensive Driving and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their driver training course.
Since I live way out in a rural area where driving on unpaved roads and rugged terrain is the norm, will Global Defensive Driving be able to teach me how to drive in a rural environment? Or do they only prepare you for city-driving?
Since you live in a remote location, odds are that any local driving school in your area such as Global Defensive Driving will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and rugged terrain. We recommend that you contact Global Defensive Driving directly to find out exactly what they offer.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in New York?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get a learner's permit. We recommend that you contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a certified driving school such as Global Defensive Driving to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in New York.
Do I have to complete a Syracuse New York drivers education classroom course or online course before enrolling in one of Global Defensive Driving's behind-the-wheel training courses?
Each state has its own rules, but most states will require first-time drivers to take both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a defensive driving classroom course (which are about 30 hours in length) or an approved online drivers education course. You may want to ask Global Defensive Driving if they offer one or both programs.
I have to take a drivers education course in Syracuse New York. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Global Defensive Driving?
Yes, Global Defensive Driving offers defensive driving courses in Syracuse New York. You will need to contact Global Defensive Driving directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
What do I need to do to get a New York drivers license in Syracuse New York?
Most states require that teen-agers who are applying for their first driver's license complete both a safe driving classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. Global Defensive Driving may be able to help you fulfill the driver training portion in New York. Please contact Global Defensive Driving for more information.
Is hands-on driver training required in New York in order to be licensed to operate a motor vehicle?
Absolutely. All new drivers in New York are required to take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before they can get a license to independently drive a motor vehicle.
Is it possible to sign up to take a New York-approved driver training course before I obtain my New York learners permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in New York, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an learners permit before signing up for a driver training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Global Defensive Driving to obtain more information.